Telemark Academy
Telemark Academy is an annual gathering of the country’s best telemark instructors from across the United States. Combined with National Academy (alpine) and Adaptive Academy, this event is an opportunity to ski big terrain in a supportive environment, learn from and network with your peers both on- and off-mountain, stay up on innovations shaping our industry, grow your community, demo new equipment, and get inspired.

WHY ATTEND?
Ski Better. Teach Better. Have More Fun!
Whether you just got your Level I or have been a big-mountain guide for decades, there’s something for everyone. Current and former National Team members help shape the agenda and will be there to coach on-hill sessions. You will leave the event a better skier and a better instructor!
Join us April 13-18, 2025 at Big Sky Resort in Montana. Earn 30 CEUs.
Event is only open current to PSIA-AASI members.
Price: $1,650.00
Includes welcome reception on April 13, closing dinner, and breakfast and lunch during the on-snow days. Event price does not include lift tickets, lodging, travel, or transportation. Closer to the event date, PSIA-AASI will provide discount lift ticket and lodging info to registrants, but individuals are responsible for booking these on their own. PSIA-AASI does not provide or handle tickets, lodging, or travel for this event.
Deadlines: Registration ends Thursday, March 13, 2025, or when the event is at capacity. Rates increase by $200 on Feb. 1, 2025.
Watch the 2024 General Session Keynote
National Academy opening night was headlined by Josh Pighetti, a Ph.D. candidate at Penn State University focusing his research on snowsports education. Josh is a Level III Alpine, Level I Snowboard, and Level I Adaptive instructor who does most of his teaching at Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra in Mammoth, California.
Josh’s research on inspiration in snowsports education is intended to help all of us bring inspiration to all skiers and riders. His presentation was based on observing clinics led by PSIA-AASI National Team members; interviews with participants learning from team members; and interviews with the team members about what they do, how they do it, and how they develop those skills.